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Hmiel Family History

Hmiel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Chmiel, Hamiel, Amiel, Kiel, Mill, Hill, Hamel, Hamill, Hazel, Mier

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Where is the Hmiel family from?

You can see how Hmiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hmiel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hmiel families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hmiel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hmiel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hmiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hmiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hmiel. 50% of Hmiel men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

What Hmiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Hmiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hmiel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 46 immigration records available for the last name Hmiel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Hmiel. For the veterans among your Hmiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hmiel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1993, in the United States, Hmiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hmiel in 1962 was 70, and 79 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hmiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hmiel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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